Take a Break from Drinking
713 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 23 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 2.5K ratingsTired of breaking your promise to go easy on the drinks tonight? You know your nightly habit isn’t great for your health or waistline, but it’s so hard to say no.
Sound familiar? Then you need Rachel. She knows what it’s like to be fed up with your drinking, worried about judgment from others, and turned off by approaches that focus on a higher power instead of brain science.
Learn the exact steps she used to change her relationship with alcohol. Discover how the brain works, the real reason you crave a drink, the key to changing your desire, and how to decide what’s right for you.
Create a life that is fun, spontaneous, relaxing, and, most importantly, pleasurable (no buzz necessary).
For her latest free class, visit linktr.ee/rachelhart or check out rachelhart.com for show notes and more.
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Episodes
286: Why You’re Stuck in a Rut with Drinking
July 12, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 21.8 MBWhen you’re stuck in a rut, it can feel like you’re repeating the same habit over and over again. Drinking every night or every weekend, unable to stop. If this sounds familiar, tune in to discover how to finally get out of your rut with drinking and start making progress on changing your habit. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/286
285: When Changing Your Drinking is Overwhelming
July 05, 2022 07:00 - 19 minutes - 16.1 MBTune in this week to learn how to deal with the overwhelm of changing your habit of drinking. Once you learn and implement this solution, you will be unstoppable. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/285
Ep #285: When Changing Your Drinking is Overwhelming
July 05, 2022 07:00 - 19 minutes - 16.1 MBTune in this week to learn how to deal with the overwhelm of changing your habit of drinking. Once you learn and implement this solution, you will be unstoppable. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/285
Ep #284: How to Avoid Derailing Your Progress
June 28, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes - 22.7 MBIt is possible to avoid getting off track with your progress, and it’s not by having more willpower. This week, discover how to create lasting change to your drinking habit despite all the obstacles life throws your way. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/284
284: How to Avoid Derailing Your Progress
June 28, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes - 22.7 MBIt is possible to avoid getting off track with your progress, and it’s not by having more willpower. This week, discover how to create lasting change to your drinking habit despite all the obstacles life throws your way. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/284
Ep #283: Once I Start, I Can’t Stop
June 21, 2022 07:00 - 19 minutes - 16.2 MBTune in to learn why your urges do not control you or your decision to drink. Find out how to start shifting your mindset so you can take back control of your drinking habit. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/283
283: Once I Start, I Can’t Stop
June 21, 2022 07:00 - 19 minutes - 16.2 MBTune in to learn why your urges do not control you or your decision to drink. Find out how to start shifting your mindset so you can take back control of your drinking habit. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/283
Ep #282: Why Changing Your Drinking isn’t a Numbers Game
June 14, 2022 07:00 - 22 minutes - 18 MBDiscover why your drinking habit has very little to do with the number of drinks you consume or what your goal is for drinking less. Find out what actually matters when you do this work. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/282
282: Why Changing Your Drinking isn’t a Numbers Game
June 14, 2022 07:00 - 22 minutes - 18 MBDiscover why your drinking habit has very little to do with the number of drinks you consume or what your goal is for drinking less. Find out what actually matters when you do this work. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/282
Ep #281: How to Know if You Can Change Your Drinking
June 07, 2022 07:00 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode, find out why it is totally possible for you to change your drinking no matter how many times you’ve tried in the past. You’ll learn the exact skills you need to follow through on your plan to change your habit. Get full Show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/281
281: How to Know if You Can Change Your Drinking
June 07, 2022 07:00 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode, find out why it is totally possible for you to change your drinking no matter how many times you’ve tried in the past. You’ll learn the exact skills you need to follow through on your plan to change your habit. Get full Show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/281
Ep #280: How to Create a New Mindset About Drinking
May 31, 2022 07:00 - 14 minutes - 12 MBLearn how to practice new thoughts about drinking to ultimately change your mindset, allowing you to take it or leave it with drinking. Get full Show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/280
280: How to Create a New Mindset About Drinking
May 31, 2022 07:00 - 14 minutes - 12 MBLearn how to practice new thoughts about drinking to ultimately change your mindset, allowing you to take it or leave it with drinking. Get full Show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/280
279: Why Your Compelling Reason Isn’t Working
May 24, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 11.1 MBLearn why compelling reasons aren’t the be-all-end-all solution to your drinking, and how to use them to effectively make changes to your habit. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/279
Ep #279: Why Your Compelling Reason Isn’t Working
May 24, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 11.1 MBLearn why compelling reasons aren’t the be-all-end-all solution to your drinking, and how to use them to effectively make changes to your habit. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/279
Ep #278: What’s Getting in the Way of Changing Your Drinking
May 17, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 11 MBFind out why the reasons you aren’t working on your habit change aren’t what you think they are, and how to get to the real reason you haven’t changed your relationship with drinking yet. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/278
278: What’s Getting in the Way of Changing Your Drinking
May 17, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 11 MBFind out why the reasons you aren’t working on your habit change aren’t what you think they are, and how to get to the real reason you haven’t changed your relationship with drinking yet. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/278
277: I Know What I Should be Doing, I’m Just Not Doing it
May 10, 2022 07:00 - 14 minutes - 11.9 MBDiscover why you might know how to change your drinking habit but still not do it, why this isn’t serving you, and how to get real about your habit so you can change it for good. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/277
Ep #277: I Know What I Should be Doing, I’m Just Not Doing it
May 10, 2022 07:00 - 14 minutes - 11.9 MBDiscover why you might know how to change your drinking habit but still not do it, why this isn’t serving you, and how to get real about your habit so you can change it for good. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/277
276: When Drinking Helps Your Anxiety
May 03, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 12.6 MBA glass of wine might feel like it’s helping with your anxiety, but it can’t provide real relief. Discover what’s really going on when you reach for a drink to feel less anxious, and what will help you feel better in the long-run. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/276
Ep #276: When Drinking Helps Your Anxiety
May 03, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 12.6 MBA glass of wine might feel like it’s helping with your anxiety, but it can’t provide real relief. Discover what’s really going on when you reach for a drink to feel less anxious, and what will help you feel better in the long-run. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/276
Ep #275: The Phases of Changing Your Relationship with Alcohol
April 26, 2022 07:00 - 23 minutes - 19 MBLearn the phases of changing your relationship with alcohol, what you’ll experience in each one, and how to get started on this journey of changing your relationship with drinking once and for all. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/275
275: The Phases of Changing Your Relationship with Alcohol
April 26, 2022 07:00 - 23 minutes - 19 MBLearn the phases of changing your relationship with alcohol, what you’ll experience in each one, and how to get started on this journey of changing your relationship with drinking once and for all. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/275
274: Is Drinking Less Possible?
April 19, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 20.6 MBFind out why you can drink less no matter how hard it’s been to say no before, and how to embrace the discomfort that comes with changing your habit. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/274
Ep #274: Is Drinking Less Possible?
April 19, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 20.6 MBFind out why you can drink less no matter how hard it’s been to say no before, and how to embrace the discomfort that comes with changing your habit. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/274
273: Drink Manipulation
April 12, 2022 07:00 - 17 minutes - 14.6 MBLearn why drink manipulation happens and what to do when you notice it happening to you. These instances can be great opportunities to learn more about your habit, so tune in to find out how. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/273
Ep #273: Drink Manipulation
April 12, 2022 07:00 - 17 minutes - 14.6 MBLearn why drink manipulation happens and what to do when you notice it happening to you. These instances can be great opportunities to learn more about your habit, so tune in to find out how. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/273
272: What Your Brain Learns When You Reach for a Drink
April 05, 2022 07:00 - 18 minutes - 14.8 MBThis week, learn how to hop off the see-saw once and for all, and how to teach your brain new skills to change your relationship with drinking for good. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/272
Ep #272: What Your Brain Learns When You Reach for a Drink
April 05, 2022 07:00 - 18 minutes - 14.8 MBThis week, learn how to hop off the see-saw once and for all, and how to teach your brain new skills to change your relationship with drinking for good. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/272
271: Ensuring the Progress You’ve Made Will Last
March 29, 2022 07:00 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode, find out where to put your focus and energy to create real, lasting change in your relationship with drinking. You can cultivate success without leaning on discipline and determination, and this episode will show you how. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/271
Ep #271: Ensuring the Progress You’ve Made Will Last
March 29, 2022 07:00 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode, find out where to put your focus and energy to create real, lasting change in your relationship with drinking. You can cultivate success without leaning on discipline and determination, and this episode will show you how. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/271
270: Worrying What People Will Think
March 22, 2022 07:00 - 21 minutes - 17.7 MBIf you’re scared of being judged for not drinking, listen in this week. I’m sharing why other people’s responses can feel so scary and how to explore this fear so you can feel confident in your decision to take a break. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/270
Ep #270: Worrying What People Will Think
March 22, 2022 07:00 - 21 minutes - 17.7 MBIf you’re scared of being judged for not drinking, listen in this week. I’m sharing why other people’s responses can feel so scary and how to explore this fear so you can feel confident in your decision to take a break. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/270
269: How to Stop Backsliding
March 15, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 21.3 MBBacksliding can feel incredibly frustrating. In this episode, I’m sharing how to stop backsliding and the three skills you need to learn to prevent it from happening ever again. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/269
Ep #269: How to Stop Backsliding
March 15, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 21.3 MBBacksliding can feel incredibly frustrating. In this episode, I’m sharing how to stop backsliding and the three skills you need to learn to prevent it from happening ever again. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/269
Ep #268: When People Doubt You Can Change Your Drinking
March 08, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 25.9 MBIf you’ve tried to change your drinking habit many times before, the people in your life may be a little skeptical of your ability to create lasting, permanent change. This week, discover three steps to successfully change your drinking habit with or without the support of the people around you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/268
268: When People Doubt You Can Change Your Drinking
March 08, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 25.9 MBIf you’ve tried to change your drinking habit many times before, the people in your life may be a little skeptical of your ability to create lasting, permanent change. This week, discover three steps to successfully change your drinking habit with or without the support of the people around you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/268
267: Questions That Keep You Drinking
March 01, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 27.1 MBAfter a night of drinking, it’s common to ask yourself questions like What is wrong with me? Why can’t I just say no? Why can’t I drink like everybody else? In this episode, I revisit why the questions we ask ourselves about our drinking matter and how you can intentionally choose to ask yourself more powerful ones. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/267
Ep #267: Questions That Keep You Drinking
March 01, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 27.1 MBAfter a night of drinking, it’s common to ask yourself questions like What is wrong with me? Why can’t I just say no? Why can’t I drink like everybody else? In this episode, I revisit why the questions we ask ourselves about our drinking matter and how you can intentionally choose to ask yourself more powerful ones. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/267
266: Frustration at Failed Attempts to Change Your Drinking
February 22, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode, discover the 3 steps for effectively dismantling your habit from the inside out, and how to successfully and permanently change your habit without setting any rules. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/266
Ep #266: Frustration at Failed Attempts to Change Your Drinking
February 22, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode, discover the 3 steps for effectively dismantling your habit from the inside out, and how to successfully and permanently change your habit without setting any rules. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/266
Ep #265: When Drinking Is a Form of Self-Care
February 15, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutes - 19 MBFind out why you might be using drinking as a form of self-care, why this isn’t right or wrong, and a process for slowing down the habit. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/265
265: When Drinking Is a Form of Self-Care
February 15, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutes - 19 MBFind out why you might be using drinking as a form of self-care, why this isn’t right or wrong, and a process for slowing down the habit. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/265
Ep #264: What to Do When You Have Competing Desires
February 08, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this episode, I share why having competing desires isn’t a problem, how you can better understand your urges, and then respond to them with intention and curiosity. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/264
264: What to Do When You Have Competing Desires
February 08, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this episode, I share why having competing desires isn’t a problem, how you can better understand your urges, and then respond to them with intention and curiosity. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/264
Ep #263: What to Do When You Feel Defeated
February 01, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode, I share how feeling defeated impacts your ability to say no to a drink, and how you can use this feeling to learn more about your habit and create lasting change. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/263
263: What to Do When You Feel Defeated
February 01, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode, I share how feeling defeated impacts your ability to say no to a drink, and how you can use this feeling to learn more about your habit and create lasting change. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/263
Ep #262: When Drinking Is What You Have in Common
January 25, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 20.9 MBListen in this week to find out what really creates connection in relationships and how to change your habit while maintaining strong connections with others. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/262
262: When Drinking Is What You Have in Common
January 25, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 20.9 MBListen in this week to find out what really creates connection in relationships and how to change your habit while maintaining strong connections with others. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/262
261: When Drinking Is Reliable
January 18, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 27.9 MBYou might think it’s the most reliable way to feel the way you want to, but it’s not. Find out why you keep turning to drinking to feel better and how to replace it with an option that truly is reliable and sustainable. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/261